Tested Positive For Flu This Holiday Season? Here’s What You Should Do
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the current flu season has resulted in approximately 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths. It is advised that individuals take a flu test promptly upon noticing symptoms, minimize contact with others, and consider antiviral medications when appropriate.
Flu Activity Is Increasing Sharply Across The U.S.
The United States is experiencing a significant surge in flu activity, with the CDC reporting over 7.5 million cases, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths this season. The CDC advises that all individuals aged 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine to mitigate the impact.
The ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Are Expiring After Wednesday. Here’s What You Need To Know
The expiration of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium subsidies is poised to significantly impact millions of Americans, who may encounter increased premiums or risk going uninsured in 2026. However, the original subsidies will continue to be accessible.
How to Keep Melanin-Rich Complexions Glowing All Winter
Winter's chill poses challenges for skin health, yet affordable skincare solutions offer a path to maintaining hydration and softness while safeguarding against hyperpigmentation.
Here’s What Doc Appointments You Need to Make in 2026
As the new year approaches, experts advise scheduling five crucial health care appointments to maintain overall well-being: a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, a dental check-up, updating immunizations, and mental health screenings.
Salmonella Outbreak Across 22 States Tied To Raw Oysters, CDC Reports
A salmonella outbreak associated with raw oysters has affected over 60 individuals in 22 states, prompting health authorities to investigate the contamination's origin.
This Is ‘Brain Rot,’ A Slang Term With Something To It
Social media's pervasive influence is linked to diminished critical thinking and attention span, a phenomenon termed "brain rot." Experts suggest that setting boundaries and altering environments can mitigate these effects, promoting healthier digital engagement.
These Small-Business Owners Will Become Uninsured After Key ACA Subsidies Expire
The lapse of enhanced subsidies has left millions of Affordable Care Act enrollees grappling with a 114% surge in premiums during this open enrollment season, compelling many to forgo insurance coverage.
During The Holidays, Rest Is A Radical Act For Black Women
Black women are increasingly recognizing rest as a strategic act of resistance and self-preservation, challenging societal norms that equate worth with productivity. By prioritizing their healing and well-being, they engage in a form of political warfare that redefines survival and community care.
Who Gets To Be A ‘Professional’? Nursing Students Could Pay The Price
A federal proposal from the Trump administration threatens to redefine nursing as a non-professional career, complicating tuition payment and student loan access for nursing students like Samaya Royal. This move could further entrench racial disparities in healthcare, as Black students, who disproportionately rely on student loans, may face heightened barriers to entering the nursing profession.
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Former ‘The Lion King’ On Broadway Child Actress Killed In New...
Imani Smith, known for her role as Young Nala in Disney's "The Lion King" on Broadway, was discovered with fatal stab wounds at a residence in Edison, New Jersey. Authorities have apprehended Jordan D. Jackson-Small in relation to her death.
